lelvacman91

Birthday

May 9, 1991 (Age: 34)

Location

ARLINGTON

Real name

Leland

Favorite vintage brand

Hoover

Favorite modern brand

Sebo

Number of automatic washers you have

7

Number of wringer washers you have

6

Current Vacuum collection

I am not a current collector but have a vast knowledge and definite interest in vacuum cleaners, starting in early childhood. I love the sounds, features, technology, and workings of vacuums, both present and vintage. My dream job is to visit the vacuum museum in St. Louis and to own a vacuum sales and service store.

What are your dream machines yet to be found?

A NIB Fantom Lightning Canister,Kenmore "Sears Best" Magicord Canister (Early to mid 1980s) in good condition, NIB Hoover Quick room (1990s version), or Hoover Powermax Upright in good condition.

What are your earliest and favorite vacuum memories?

My grandma's Filterqueen (Model 31 I believe?), my parent's 1992 Hoover Elite Dual-purpose (Maroon and Gray). Also, the Fantom infomercials on TV when I was young.

What is the history of vacuum you have owned?

I personally have owned: Rainbow Rexair D2, TriStar DXL, Hoover Windtunnel Canister (purple), Kirby G5, Kenmore Whispertone Canister (mid-late 1990s turquoise), Rainbow D4 SE, Hoover Convertible (The remake that copied the Savvy), Eureka Boss Smartvac, Kirby Sentria, Beam Central Vacuum, Sebo Airbelt D4 and Sebo Felix( Current vacuums), Shark Professional, Sirrus Commercial, Sanitaire Upright, Hoover Tempo Widepath, plus a few more!

Have you ever worked on, repaired and/or restored any vacuum cleaners?

Many, but mostly repaired and worked on.